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Thanks for signing my guestbook! I'll answer all messages ... as soon as I can. USMC Search Note: Send for Standard Form 180 at National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Blvd, St. Lo is, MO 63132. The more information you can put down on this form the more information you will receive from them. We have found this very helpful even for members of the family in the Civil War. Regards, ruthadele

ClaytonHoskinson - 12/26/00 00:45:35
My Email:choskinson@mmcable.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes

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I an hoping someone can help me with some history of the 3rd MAW, 34thMAG during WWII. My father was in that unit while they were in the Marshall's during 1944 and 1945. Thanks in Advance. This is a GREAT site!! Thanks

jeff - 12/06/00 18:53:59
My Email:holmescastle@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: little

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im joining the USMC and i leave in June and i was looking for anyone that actuly cares that im even bothering to serve my country.. well i hope that me goign in starts some kind of terdition

LeNora Carroll Day - 11/30/00 12:21:13
My Email:Carroll2@wnonline.net
Interested in genealogy?: Very

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Thank you for the pleasure of entering your world through your homepage. Sincerely, LeNora

robertespeicher - 11/18/00 20:33:23
My Email:RoberRSCraig@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: a little
May I link to your gen. page?: none

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Hello; I just surfed on looking for photos of marine raiders, mostly of the 1st. My uncle was in the 1st raider battalion and was KIA on Tulagi 7 Aug 1942. No one in my fathers family talked much about him. I was given his name for my middle name and I have alwa s been proud of it. There is a web site for the marine raiders, a good site too. I have been trying to find anyone who may have served with my uncle and knew him. His name was Elmer Speicher,(A) company 1st Marine Raiders.

Larry W. Sutherland - 11/15/00 17:08:49
My Email:larryrite@yahoo.com
Interested in genealogy?: Person Search
May I link to your gen. page?: NA

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My sister-in-law is planning to construct a shadow box for her late father, Edward James Allen Jr., SN 456700, who entered service at DHS Jackson MS, 28 Jul 42 and separated MD, NAS Lake City, FL, 30 Oct 45. My sister-in-law does not have information on nits Edward served in or medals/ribbons awarded. Does anyone have any clues on how to approch this problem? Thank you. Larry W. Sutherland, USAF Ret Lt. Col.

annberninger - 11/09/00 18:32:55
My Email:aeberninger@yahoo.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes

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My father served in the 1st MAG (25?) in World War II. He was stationed in New Caledonia and flew in and out of Guadalcanal. Any information on this Unit?

John Francis Richter - 11/07/00 03:37:49
My URL:http://rt66.com/~korteng/SmallArms/gyrendoc.htm
My Email:gyrene-doc@webtv.net
Interested in genealogy?: Negative!
May I link to your gen. page?: Yes

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Great Website! - I will spend the rest of my limited time on this earth, announcing to the WORLD! (as I have in the past!), how highly honored I am for having been privileged to serve alongside the NOBLEST of WARRIORS: those FEISTY U.S. MARINES!(The "Grea est Fighting Force" on this planet!!) - HM1 USN(Ret) - Guadalcanal/Korea Alumnus (1stMarDiv) - SEMPER FI!!!

Harry Shook - 11/01/00 15:38:37
My Email:tigertown@sssnet.com

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Semper Fi Fourth Marine Division WW11 Operations: Roi-namur, Marshall Islands 2. Saipan, 3. Tinian, 4. Iow Jima. Would like to hear from fellow marines espesially 4th Tank Battalion

Jay Millman - 11/01/00 01:57:32
My Email:Jay_Millman@nexus.roch.edu

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Hi Marine, My father served in the Solomon Islands with the Army and was in the invasion of the Treasury Islands (near Bougainville) Oct. 27, 1943; part of the Northern Solomons campaign. While staging on Guadalcanal for training he met a 1st Marine Raider who told im the story of how they were abandoned by the Navy during the first weeks of the Guadalcanal invasion and the terrible hardships & casualties they suffered (90% he claims - is this true?). He told my Father a story which I have never seen anywhere. He c aims that Gen. MacArthur landed at Henderson Field sometime during the campaign in a C-47. The Raiders were so outraged at the way they were used and left so long without reinforcements that they fired on MacArthur as he stepped off the plane. He stepped ack into the plane, the door closed and it took off. He said no-one was seriously punished because of the publicity it would generate and because they had been through enough. Was this story told to my Father a "tall tale" or a true story? Do you know any hing of this or can you put me in touch with someone who would know. Is there a veterans group for the 1st Marine raiders? If its true its quite a story. Could the story be true but some other General? My Father believes the Marine and said he was very incere and they talked for a long time.Please let me know. I hope that Americans never forget the sacrifices you veterans made during WWII. Sincerely, Jay Millman

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aprilashby - 10/25/00 14:47:45
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/Heartland/Estates/9233
My Email:aeashby28763@yahoo.com
Interested in genealogy?: Very !!
May I link to your gen. page?: Don't have one yet

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My father was a US Marine in WWII and was killed on Iwo Jima. Is there a way I could find someone (still alive) that might have known him? His full name was Francis Arthur Bingham. He was from NY and married to Muriel Alice (Waddell)Bingham. I was the r only off-spring. Thanks!!

Nolan Buchanan - 10/25/00 09:05:05
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/nolanbuc
My Email:nolanbuc@yahoo.com
Interested in genealogy?: YES!!
May I link to your gen. page?: yes

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I'm looking for advice on how to obtain info on my grandfather's service in WWII, Pacific Theater as a Marine. How would I find out what unit he was with? Can I find out where he was & when? I am very involved in genealogy but embarrasingly ignorant of the military aspect of my family's history. Just in case, his name was Wilson Roy Buchanan, also known as "Bill" or "Buck". He survived the War and lived in his native Mississippi til his death. Any suggestions? Any are welcome! Thanks much!

Carin - 10/19/00 22:47:31
My Email:AKA4719@aol.com

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I need ten names of soldiers, KIA, at Iwo Jima and their birthdate as well as their date of passing. I have had trouble finding names of casualties before, yet Iwo Jima seems to be the hardest. Please help me if you can. This means alot to me. Carin

Jerry Bruno Jr. - 10/07/00 04:15:31
My Email:jbruno7777@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: no
May I link to your gen. page?: none

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Hi - I'm sitting with my dad and mom. It's their first time on the internet. Dad was at Parris Island during 1943. From there he on the USS Guadalcanal as an anti aircraft gunner in the Atlantic for awhile then he had a tour in the South Pacific (Guam, et .). It might interest you to know I was born in 1955 like your daughter. Enjoyed your site. Regards, Jerry Jr.

sbmoody - 10/01/00 15:05:41
My Email:sbmoody@mid-mo.net
Interested in genealogy?: Not much

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Thanks for the information I found while visiting your site. My Father, George A. Moody, (also known as "Red" due to his flaming red hair), was a Marine from 1940 to 1946, and served on Guadacanal. I am searching for anyone who served with him during th Pacific campaigns. My Father passed away in 1988, and I recently obtained an incomplete copy of his military records. The records indicate the only campaign he participated in was Guadalcanal. However, he was with the 2nd Division, 6th Marines, Headqu rters in 1941,on Iceland in early 1942. The family and I believe he was in the Tarawa campaign and several other Pacific battles. My Father did not talk much about his war experiences, other than to say many of his friends were killed on Tarawa. He served with another Marine named Joe Cuelum, and his 1st Sergeant was named Jago, who was killed on the way into the beach on Tarawa while still in the landing boat. I believe he was on Okinawa because when I was there in 1974 he told me to stay away rom Henoko village because so many of the inhabitants had died during the war there it would likely be dangerous. If anyone reads this who has any knowledge of my Father, please let me know. Dad was a Warrant Officer during most of the war, and held the permanent rank of Paymaster Sergeant. Thanks, for everything, Stephan B. Moody, Corporal, USMC, 1974-76. Semper Fidelis!!!

Bill W - 09/19/00 18:45:31
My URL:http://homepages.together.net/~wewbkr/index.htm
My Email:wewlnbkr@hotmail.com
May I link to your gen. page?: yes

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Great site..keep up the good work. If you have a chance come visit mine.

Michael Halbert - 09/16/00 05:53:58
My URL:http://www.inkart.com
My Email:michael@inkart.com

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Dear Mr. Langer, I am taking a Military History course in college and our next paper is to write a review on the movie "The Thin Red Line", and the review should be about how the movie portrays the combat soldier. I would like to include quotes from Marines that were on Guadalcanal. Would you mind sending me your view of the movie, if you have time? And could I use some of your history from your web page to go along with your quote. This will only be seen by the teacher and will NOT be used to make a profit. You had an impressive military history! Thank you for your time. Michael Halbert

Dennis Letourneau - 09/13/00 23:41:29
My Email:dletourn@canac.com

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Thank you for your kind words. There is a large collection of Guadalcanal photos taken from 1995-1998 by Peter Flahavin, an Australian collector who is an expert on Guadalcanal. You can view the photos at: http://www.pacificwrecks.com/people/visitors/fla avin/index.html. All the best, Dennis

Fifiellis - 09/09/00 12:37:26
My Email:Easkyma@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes&ww11
May I link to your gen. page?: none

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Best site I've found.Would be gratful for help.Iam trying to get in contact with a WW11 USMC vet,or anyone who may have known him.His nameis Robert(Bob)Clement,he was stationed Beechhill,Derry,N.Ireland,1942-1944.He was a cook in the Marine Corps,and he c me from Flint,Michigan.

Fifiellis - 09/09/00 12:37:06
My Email:Easkyma@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes&ww11
May I link to your gen. page?: none

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Best site I've found.Would be gratful for help.Iam trying to get in contact with a WW11 USMC vet,or anyone who may have known him.His nameis Robert(Bob)Clement,he was stationed Beechhill,Derry,N.Ireland,1942-1944.He was a cook in the Marine Corps,and he c me from Flint,Michigan.

Fifiellis - 09/09/00 12:17:43
My Email:Easkyma@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes
May I link to your gen. page?: none

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Bradley Baker Winslow - 09/08/00 17:41:48
My Email:bwinslow@signio.com
Interested in genealogy?: Yes
May I link to your gen. page?: Don't have one

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I have been researching my Grandfather's service years. He was Cpl. Bill Baker, KIA on Vella Lavella 11/43. He was in the Parachute Regiment that later got assigned to the 5th Div that took Iwo Jima. I appreciate any and all information about him and th actions and men we was involved with. Thanks. BW

Ron - 09/05/00 22:37:46
My Email:Milamspad@aol.com

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Very nice web page. My grandfather was a Marine in WWII and saw action from Guadal cannal to Iwo Jima. He passed away a couple of years back and I would like to talk to anyone who might of served with him. His name was George Vetto Leonardo from Boston,Ma s. Again great web page and thank you for your service to our country!!!!

K Akens - 09/01/00 01:49:56
My Email:kakens@gateway.net

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Hi! I have been doing some research on Marshall Ulysses Trimble, b. Sep. 25, 1847 and d. Feb. 15, 1912 in Princeton, Illinois. He was an attorney in Princeton, Illinois and married Sallie Thomson - they had five children, one of which is my great-grandmo her Louise. In some handwritten notes of my grandmother's I find the name Judge Harvey Marion Trimble with birth/death dates matching your Harvey Marion Trimble and the same spouse and five children, one being Winfred K. Trimble. I also find a note about Mathew Trimble and Lydia Thatcher which possibly indicates they are Harvey's parents (it isn't quite clear what grandma meant with her arrows, etc.). Anyway, I was wondering if this family is somehow connected to Marshall Trimble that I am searching for - do you have this name anywhere in your files? Thanks so much! Karen Akens 7/4/00 (That makes us family, Karen : ) Glad to meet you. Your email has been forwarded to Ruthadele 8/31/00. MariaPia)

Dennis Letourneau - 09/01/00 01:47:15
My Email:dletourn@canac.com

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Dear Don, My Father and I visited Guadalcanal last July. I had read about the "lost" patrol and was interested to read that you had in fact located the patrol, contrary to all other written accounts. I do not know if you have ever been back to Guadalcanal in later years, but unfortunately the island is now degenerating into an ethnic civil war. We were probably two of the last tourists to look around - and even we were restricted to a small "secure" area between Alligator creek and Pt. Cruz as the "rebels" had control of the emainder of the island. I am enclosing four photos of the Matanikau area that were taken last July: The Matanikau sandbar and surrounding area was filled with a shantytown of Gilbertese migrants and we were soon accosted by unsavoury characters so we did not linger long. I took a picture of the top of a Japanese tank turret that is barely visible above the waves. This is one of the tanks that was knocked out on the sandbar. I also took a couple photos from the Matanikau bri ge (where Mendana Avenue, the main road, crosses over the river). One view looks downstream towards the sandbar, the other view looks upstream. I gather that this is where you waded upstream. Do you still recall, after so many years, where your scout group found the Goettge patrol, say, in relation to the mouth of the river? The fou th picture is taken through a dirty plane window as we flew by the Matanikau valley - the sandbar is just visible between the first and second boat from the right. We also took photos (which I haven't scanned in) of what we believed to be the ridge "Vayay " where the Japanese had set up to ambush the patrol - this area is all built up and forms part of the capital, Honiara. Best regards, Dennis Letourneau Montreal, Quebec, Canada 5/10/00 (Thanks, Dennis. Forwarded to Ruthadele and Don on 8/31/00. MariaPia)

Dianna (Cartmill) Osius - 08/23/00 20:44:23
My Email:speedyde@yahoo.com
Interested in genealogy?: Just My Fathers

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Very nice work. Could you tell me if you knew Lloyd J. Cartmill (Sgt. in W.W.II) His service records were sealed upon his death so anything you could tell me would help. Thank You Lloyds Daughter Dianna

Harold Stephens - 08/20/00 02:30:31
My URL:www.bangkokpost.net/travel
My Email:booking@inet.co.th
Interested in genealogy?: yes
May I link to your gen. page?: yes

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I served with F/29 Sixth on Okinawa and in China. I am a writer, having written 21 books, mostly on Asia. I am now writing TAKE CHINA, An Autobiographical Novel about Marines in China during the Communist Takeover. You can see my publiusher for some of my other books www.wolfenden.com I built a 71' schooner and saialed to all the nattle site of WWII in the Pacific, and wrote THE LAST VOYAGE. I am interested in anyh impurt marines can give me on China. I am presently living in Bangkok. Harold Stephens

Stephen Doherty - 08/10/00 20:19:24
My Email:Stephen@Scobio.com
Interested in genealogy?: Yes

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Hi - I liked your site. Hopefully you will not mind me putting this note in your guest book, but I am searching for any US Marines who were based in Derry (Londonderry), Northern Ireland, during WWII. If there are any out there I would appreciate it if you could get in touch. Thanks

Barb Trimble-Leckner - 07/18/00 04:47:08
My Email:barbleckner@hotmail.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes

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I was suprised to see a web page just for Trimble's. We are from Minnesota.

Rhonda Pellegrene - 07/13/00 20:53:16
My Email:rpellegrene@yahoo.com

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I don't know if you can help me or not but my father was in World War II and has had Alzheimers for about 6 years-he's having war flashbacks now and we are trying to get him into a veteran's hospital and they need when he enlisted, discharged and his dog ags. He does not remember any of this stuff, do you know how I can research this?

Donald R. Langer - 07/09/00 02:47:48
My Email:donlanger@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: kinda

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Hello, I was wondering what your middle initial stands for? Mine is for Roy. My father was named Roy Donald Langer. I am sorry to say he passed away this past August.My father served in the Marines during the Korean War. he served on the aircraft carrier Oriskiny. Loved your web site. Thanks, Don

John C Gavnik - 07/04/00 18:59:37
My Email:Margjohn1@aol.com

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Semper Fi Marine. This Marine wishes to thank you for the sacrifices you and your fellow Marines made during WWII. Once a Marine, allways a Marine!

Trenton Wensel - 07/04/00 15:48:22
My Email:ITW101197@aol.com
May I link to your gen. page?: dont have one

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hello i am a former marine as is alot of my family. I have been looking up info on Guadalcanal recently. My uncle died last week and he was a Guadalcanal Marine. His name is John Skaff. He only talked once about his time with me but he is the reason i joined. Did you possibly know him? Happy 4th and nice monument!

Lani Luza - 06/26/00 16:43:12
My Email:luza@pdq.net
Interested in genealogy?: somewhat
May I link to your gen. page?: don't have a page

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I am just looking for information re: Trimble family. The furthest info. I have is George Washington Trimble (my great-great grandfather) and Mary Elizabeth Blundell (my great-great grandmother), but I don't have their birth, marriage, & death info. I'm really just now thinking about getting into geneology as a hobby. Thank you!

Isobel Hinshelwood - 06/16/00 01:42:04
My Email:Isobel.Hinshelwood@carltontv.co.uk

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Hope you might be able to help. I'd like to contact Don Langer having read his WWII service record. I'm particularly interested in Guadalcanal for a television documentary series on WWII in the Pacific and the Far East. Many thanks. Isobel

Donna - 06/06/00 23:39:07
My Email:sweetie1464

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Hello this is really neat! I'm going to look at the resty of your web site. talk to you soon

Sean Farley - 06/04/00 02:35:33
My Email:sfarley893@aol.com

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Great site!!! My brother and I are both Marines my grandfather served in your era Semper Fi.

BRUCE HANKINS - 06/03/00 18:31:09
My Email:MPHJR@BELLSOUTH.NET
Interested in genealogy?: YES
May I link to your gen. page?: YES

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JAN.4TH-MAY 29TH 1943, CRASH CREW, HENDERSON FIELD 1ST MARINE AIR WING, SCAT OPERATION,NEW CALEDONIA JUNE 1945-JUNE 1944.

Roz Jones - 05/24/00 18:31:12
My Email:RozJones@aol.com

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From the looks of your website, you seem to be folks who are interested in "keeping the flame." I'd just like you know the generation behind you do appreciate your efforts. I have a friend who is searching for information about her father. Its a very long story - but he passed away in 1958. What I've gleaned out of her, the few photo's and one newspaper clip is his name was Clayton Colley. He enlisted in the Marines, enter d OTS Quantico - commissioned 12/41 and left soon after for So. Pacific. He was wounded in the Marshall Islands possibly 1944 -ish. Somehow he ended up as an MP in Hawaii. From the looks of the pictures he has at least one purple heart, possibly a silv r star. Can you tell me where she should start looking for information? Thank you. Roz Jones

kensmith - 05/19/00 19:25:26
My Email:kas228@bellatlantic.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes
May I link to your gen. page?: yes

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I am a retired Vietnam Marine (22 years active service) and have followed the combat records of many Marines over the past 30 years. I recently made contact with Guy Gabaldon who is alive and living in Saipan. Your website is wonderful and full of histo y that won't be found in school books. As I told Guy, all of you Marines are owed a debt of gratitude that can never be paid in full! It was men like you who convinced me that being a Marine was the highest honor a young man could ever hope to achieve. Semper Fi and God Bless.

Kenneth E. Hurl - 05/12/00 14:05:25
My Email:ken_bet@webtv.net

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patrick cornely - 04/09/00 18:35:53
My Email:p cornely@aol .com

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I am intersted in finding a way to recieve a full list of my fathers medal's of service and valor and ribbons.Sergent major robert cornely retired in 1966 and passed away in 1968,we as a family have often talked about doing this but we are not sure were t ask.Any information you could provide will be much wanted.

isobel hinshelwood - 04/07/00 16:35:39
My Email:isobel.hinshelwood@carltontv.co.uk
Interested in genealogy?: No WWII history

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Great for people like me

The Woman Marine Webring - 03/26/00 05:27:06
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/wmarinering
My Email:conover9@illicom.net
May I link to your gen. page?: YES!

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Outstanding web site!!

Semper Fi!

- 03/22/00 18:56:08

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THANK YOU SIR, FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE AND TO THOSE OF COURSE, FOR THEIR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. I AM A 29 YEAR OLD MAN - AN AGE IN WHICH MANY DON'T KNOW HOW TO WIPE THEIR TALE, MUCH LESS KNOW OF HONOR AND COURAGE. I,HAVING A FATHER WHO WAS A MARINE IN THE KOREAN WAR, AM AT LEAST INFORMED ENOUGH TO KNOW THAT THE LEAST I CAN DO IS TO GIVE COMPLETE RESPECT FOR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS FOR THEIR SERVICE. THANK YOU AGAIN SIR.

MariaPia - 03/18/00 02:43:09
My URL:http://geocities.datacellar.net/SouthBeach/Breakers/7452/index.html
My Email:mariapia@geocities.com

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Happy 78th Birthday to Donald Langer! Congratulations and may 2000 be a healthy and happy one : )

Jennifer Langer - 03/18/00 20:06:14
My Email:langjlea@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: Yes

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Just typed in Langer to see what would come up. Wondering if we are any relation. My grandfather is Frank Langer who lived in Hammond Indiana. Jennifer

Webb - 03/15/00 08:41:10
My Email:powerhound24@aol.com

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I'm 26 years old I live in the seattle suburbs with my wife and two lttle girls. My grandfather was a pilot over there. Because of you, him and many thousands of other men befor me we have never been cold never been scared and have never been hungry. I don't have the words to tell you how much I respect all of you or to tell you how much I appreciate what you've been through for ev

Randy - 03/10/00 20:07:52
My Email:Knox1960@aol.com

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You have a great webpage, thank you for all of the work you've done on it! I just wanted to mention that I saw a comment in a military website guestbook from a fellow who'd just read that new WWII novel, "THE TRIUMPH AND THE GLORY" and recommended it hig ly. Always eager to read about military history, I got a copy from barnesandnoble.com and thought it was just terrific. It's a stirring story of courage and dedication to doing what is right, no matter what the cost. I was happy to have been told about he book, so I'm passing on the word whenever I visit a military website. But enough about that, I mainly wanted to let you know I was here and liked your webpage. Keep up the good work!

Bill - 03/08/00 22:12:38
My Email:mtwarwag@aol.com

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I enjoyed reading your experience. I hope someday I will be able to express my feeling about Vietnam (1967-1969). I was E5 SGT USMC, RECON Company. I thank you for your service to our country.

John C. Gavnik - 03/08/00 04:32:25
My Email:margjohn1@aol.com

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Very nice web site,I served in the Corps from 1973 to 1976 and it give me the greatest pleasure to have a chance to send my best wishes to my fellow Marines!! Sepmer Fidelis!!s

Don Campbell - 02/27/00 21:10:32
My Email:WW2COKE@msn.com

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Dear Don: Have been interested in the Goettge Patrol for some time now and I have some first hand info as to the platoon that was sent out to find then and it doesn't quite match your info. Could you respond. Thank You

Erik Gilliam - 02/19/00 04:44:34
My Email:Gilliampa@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes

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After reading over many of the guestbook comments I noticed a recurring theme of, "He never talked much about his experiences during the war." Some may gain some insight to combat experiences by reading either "The Good War" by Studs Terkle or "Citizen S ldier" by Stephen Ambrose. Both are oral histories that have been collected from WWII vets. Although a particular father or grandfathers story may not be told in these books, their children or grandchildren may get a better idea of what their vets went hrough. May father was aboard a cruiser during WWII and he too did not ever talk much about his combat experiences. However he had a few humorous "sea stories" that he would role out on occasion. One had to do with the Marine detachment that was assigned to his crusier, USS Boise, in the earlier part of the war. The Boise had been involved in a night battle of Cape Esperance, near Gaudalcanal, in October 1942. The ship had been badly damaged and was sent to Australia for temporary repairs before she was to be ent back to the U.S. The crew enjoyed a good deal of liberty and frequented a local beach. The story goes that it seems that some of the Marines had been told that if they added certain ingredients to a coconut and buried the cocnut in the warm sand to erment that they would come up with some sort of "beverage" with a kick. However the Marines of the Boise detachment were sent off to Guadalcanal before they could harvest they home made hooch. And apparently they hadn't told anyone else of their effort Some time goes by and one day at the beach where the crew was enjoying liberty... ...the beach started to erupt. My father said that at first they all thought the Japanese fleet was shelling the beach. It turned out that the fermenting cocnuts ha reached critical mass all about the same time. My father said the by the number of cocnut explosions taking place on the beach those Marines must have harvested most of the coconuts on the entire beach. What servicemen will do to quench a thirst! Erik Gilliam HMCS(DV)

Marland Sanday - 02/18/00 03:20:01
My Email:smc1949@aol.com

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Hi, I am the daughter of the above named person. he was a 50 cal machine gunner with the first wave hitting guadalcanal. I am currently trying to get his purple heart for him. He was severely wounded and made it but there are no records of this which i m sure he was at that time top secret. If you knew him please write to me his daughter at above email. He isn't real well hes 87 and has lost most of his memory of whom he was with has had 3 heart attacks since oct 99. His nick name was Tarzan. He was f om Detroit or Romeo michigan. He was stationed in San diego when he left to Wallis island by way of American Somoa. If you know anyone that may know him and give proof to his being hurt and there i would appreciate the information as i have marines at t e Pentagon trying to help me set his record straight before he leaves this world. He left marines as SSgt. 1946 thanks suzanne camarillo

Chictexas - 02/14/00 06:32:30
My Email:chictexas@aol.com

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I was surfing & ran across you webpage. I have been looking for any Marines that knew my dad, Cpl. Joe Malley Hendrix. I read your diary but you were stationed in different places than my dad. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your remembrances with those of us who are interested in it. May God bless you! Donna

Rich Palmeri, VN Vet - 02/10/00 07:24:46
My URL:http://www.veteransearch.com
My Email:Rich@VETERANSEARCH.com
May I link to your gen. page?: yes

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Jerry Downey - 02/02/00 15:58:28
My Email:A26B@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: Yes

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I just ran across your web site and was compelled to drop you a note. You have performed in the highest tradition of the Marine Corps and we are all proud of your service. Thank you for sharing it. Your story will serve as inspiration for Marines of th future. Semper Fi, Jerry D. Downey USMC Sgt, 1966-1970 Vietnam, Scout Dog Handler

Jimmy Espy - 01/27/00 02:47:29
My Email:Hoodcsa@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: Nope

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Don and Ruth, Hope you are well. Love the page. Stop by the office or call. We miss you here.

izazkhan - 01/24/00 02:22:42
My Email:izaz@bigpond.com.au

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Hi Don! i'm originally from Ba, Fiji which is a northern sugar cane growing area on the main island of Viti Levu. I have heard a lot about American soldiers camping in the area and fighter planes carrying out 24 hour patrols. Apparently the Japs were abou to land. I would love to know more. Can you help?

Cliff Trimble - 01/16/00 00:47:27
My Email:cct71@nconnect.net
Interested in genealogy?: Very Much.

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Hello Ruth: Just visited your web site and must say you did a fantastic job. From your family tree I see that you go back to Harvey Trimble. His Father, Mathew, was a brother to my Great, Great Grandfather, Enoch Trimble. I have a good history on Mathew and also the Dakins that tie in with us. Do you have any of this info? If not, I will be glad to share info I have. Cliff Trimble

Phil Lebash - 01/06/00 19:39:38
My Email:plebash@ddc.dla.mil

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Looking for any old breed marines that was connected to D Company, First Battalion, Fifth Regiment and saw action on Guadalcanal around the Lunga & Matanikau Rivers time period 07 August 42 thru to December 42. Dad was Joseph Lee Lebash from West Virgini and mother was Doris Daldy Lebash from Melbourne, Austrialia both are now deceased. Looking for two of my fathers Guadalcanal pals a Fred Law and a Mel Grooms if they are still living. I can be contacted at a Defense Depot Susquehanna, Pennsylvania 717-770-6446 voice mail or e-mail plebash@ddc.dla.mil

Joanne Reeves Dobson - 12/19/99 21:27:25
My Email:taterbug@knology.net

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Sir, my father Joe M. Reeves was captured on Wake Island in WWII and a prisoner for three years. I would apreciate any information pertaining to the Marines during prison camp. I know little, my dad did not speak freely of the time he spent there. He is now deceased and I would like a better understanding what the proud men went th

jim brown - 12/12/99 02:57:41
My Email:jbrown5584@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes

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Thank you!

JohnBarley - 12/12/99 02:06:10
My Email:BarleysJM@aol.com

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You have a great website that I hope my father will be able to visit. He was with the 1st Marines Amphibious Tractor Division making landings on New Britian, Bouganville, and other islands as well. He never speaks much about the war, and I could never bla e any of the men and women who experienced it. I hope to have my parents computer up and running over the holidays. How would I go about finding my fathers division members that may still be alive. I would appreciate any help. Thanks again and happy holid ys. John Barley Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. John, please see note at top of page about where to search. Thanks so much for your and everyone's kind words and interest. ruthadele

Sgt Bill Heiken - 12/10/99 04:17:43
My Email:BillASU@aol.com

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Thanks for everything you have done for us! You are a true American! Semper Fi!!

Don - 12/09/99 01:05:14
My Email:topeagle555@aol.com
Interested in genealogy?: yes

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One of the most important people in my life and one of my best friends was in m/3/5 1st Marine division from Sep.20 1941-45. He fought in the first three campaigns of the division before being wounded on Pelilue in 1944. One of the reasons I made it throu h law school was because of this man. I would love to hear from anyone who was in the Marines with him. His name was Hiriam Hogg and was a pfc his entire tour (was just a little roudy). From one who came from a different generation, I would like to thank all of those valiant young men who fought and sometimes died for all generations of Americans. My appreciation can never equal their sacrifice, but Thank YOU.

walt mccord - 12/01/99 17:57:59
My Email:MCCORDWA@peleliu.nav.mil
Interested in genealogy?: my COPRS

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I am a Cpl and am currently deployed in the Pacific Ocean on the USS Peleliu. Sir, i read your page and i love it !! I SALUTE YOU!! You are a brave man and i hope that i will do as good of job as you did !! thanks again Cpl McCord